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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , CMAEMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEQUALIFICATIONS23 years experience with high-volume manufacturers, consistent record of identifying waste in cost structure and increasing profits through cost reductions and improved efficiencies through analysis of cost variances. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 13 years experience using ERP system MFG PRO/QAD. 8 years experience with SAP and 1 year experience with Syteline.EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONB.S., Accounting, University of South Carolina, 3.44 GPA Aug 2000Certified Management Accountant CMA (IMA) April 2013PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMaclean Power Systems Dec 2023 to CurrentRegional Finance ManagerFinance Manager for 2 Manufacturing Plants in South Carolina which generate $350M in total revenue. I have 5 direct reports consisting of 2 assistant controllers, an accounting analyst and 2 AP specialists. Responsibilities include managing the month end close process, variance analysis, assisting the Direct of Finance with Budget preparation and Standard Cost setting, balance sheet reviews, management of fixed asset system and Ad Hoc analysis among other duties.Selected Contributions:Enhanced Direct labor efficiency analysis by creating more detailed cost center breakout.Created more defined PPV breakout of inbound freight by breaking it out into more categories for more enhanced analysis.SC Johnson Dec 2022 to Dec 2023North American Operations Finance ManagerNorth America Operations Financer Manager over the North American Pro Division which consists of 3 manufacturing facilities that produce hand soap and hand sanitizer. The 3 plants generate $200M in annual revenue. I have 2 cost analyst who report to me. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Month End closing, cost accounting analysis, standard cost setting, balance sheet reviews, capital expenditure preparation and reviews, cost savings initiatives.Selected Contributions:Revamped Inventory reserve template to get in line with SCJ policy.Created Burden absorption tool to project Burden Standard Cost earned for future months based on forecasted production.Improved partnership between Finance Team and Manufacturing Plants staff.ProMach Apr 2021-Oct 2022Director of FinanceDirector of Finance over the US Primary Division which consists of 5 manufacturing facilities that produce packaging solutions machines that orientate, label, and cap cans and bottles for a variety of industries and generate $300M in annual revenue. In my role I serve as a mentor to the 5 plant controllers and a strategic partner to the Senior VP of Operations. I work with the plant controllers to help streamline their jobs and become more efficient with analyzing data to enable them to provide more meaningful data to plant management. I also work closely with the Senior VP of Operations on planning and strategy to increase profitability and long-term growth at the manufacturing plants.Selected Contributions:Identified an inventory accuracy issue at one of the facilities and uncovered bill of material issues and poor inventory controls which was driving part shortages and stockouts hurting productivity. The inventory issues have been addressed and the plant is beginning to see the positive impact of better inventory control processes.Created detailed costing analysis which has allowed the plants to look at data at a deeper level of detail by breaking out the impact on cost from revenue shortfalls and productivity and efficiency issues.Boral Stone Jan 2016-Apr 2021Regional ControllerManaged accounting functions for 2 manufacturing plants, one in South Carolina and the other in Pennsylvania ($100 million in combined sales). Accountability extends to analyzing cost variances for materials, labor and overhead and identifying root cause of variance and making recommendations to eliminate the variance. Supervised 3 people whose duties included production reporting, materials planning, purchasing and storeroom management. Responsibilities included but not limited to month end close and financial analysis, weekly forecasting, and annual budget preparation. Balance sheet responsibilities include managing inventory reserves for quality hold material. Preparation and approval of capital requests. ERP and Bom audits and maintenance and management of FG and Raw Material inventory levels.Selected Contributions:Created detailed spreadsheets for department heads and supervisors allowing them to better analyze OT and overhead spending. Created a detailed spreadsheet to analyze Std cost variances by line. Plant has improved its standard cost variances by $4.5M since 2016.Scotsman-Ice Systems., Fairfax, SC Aug 2008 Jan 2016Plant ControllerManaged accounting functions for a $150M manufacturing plant. Analyzed cost variances for materials, labor and overhead and identified the root cause of variance and made recommendations to eliminate the variance. Supervised the AP/Payroll Clerk. Head of 4 cost reduction teams consisting of 5 people each tasked with implementing $700,000 in annualized cost reductions. Extensive budget responsibilities which included establishing direct labor and overhead standard rate and yearly plant budget cost. Bi-monthly, quarterly and multiyear plant cost forecasting. Balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis and month end closing responsibilities, preparation and submission of some tax forms on annual basis, preparation and analysis of capital expenditures and bank reconciliations.Selected Contributions:Leader of 4 cost savings teams which implemented $710,000 of cost reductions in 2012.Automated the daily production report reducing the materials planners cumulative work hours by 8 per week, saving the company $30K annually in overtime.Increased production on the 2 consumer production lines by 10% through analyzing hours per unit actual results vs the standards.Identified mixed cost nature of plant cost through regression analysis using Excel. This allowed the plant to better understand variations in the cost per unit plant measures.Created current plant bonus calculation in Excel and created graph to communicate to hourly workforce to keep them engaged towards maximizing their payout thru reductions in scrap, supplies and labor.Tower Automotive, Madison, MS Nov 2005 - Aug 2008Cost AccountantResponsible for analyzing cost variances and reporting results to upper management. Established standards for labor (Working in conjunction with engineering), materials and overhead. Heavily involved in month end closing thru preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger vs perpetual inventory. Processed invoices thru accounts payable for payment.Selected Contributions:Created spreadsheet that allowed us to see cause of method variances in MFG-Pro/QAD which allowed us to quickly identify Bill of Material Issues.Bridgewater Interiors, Eastaboga, AL Sep 2003 - Oct 2005Cost AccountantResponsible for analyzing cost variances and reporting results to upper management. Established standards for labor (Working in conjunction with engineering), materials and overhead. Heavily involved in month end closing thru preparation of journal entries and forecasting.Selected Contributions:Created a scrap file in Excel aiding in analysis of plant scrap.International Paper, Selma, AL Aug 2000 - Aug 2003Cost AccountantResponsible for analyzing cost for various departments and reporting results to upper management. Heavily involved in month end closing thru preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations budgeting and forecasting. |
